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See Pages 12-13 Page 2 NOTICE Election Of Ofﬁ cers And Delegates Sunday, November 11th, 2007 12:00 Noon – 6:00 pm At Union Headquarters

NOTICE OF NOMINATION MEETING CHICAGO FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS LOCAL NO. 10-208, A.F. of M.

TO BE HELD ON

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2nd, 2007 at 1:00 PM Union Headquarters, 656 W. Randolph St., #2W, Chicago, Illinois

To stand for election on Sunday, November 11th, 2007 For the 3 year term beginning December 11th, 2007

Nomination of candidates will be conducted for the following ofﬁ ces and delegations to stand for election on Sunday, November 11th, 2007 for the three (3) year term beginning December 11th, 2007.

PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT, SECRETARY-TREASURER, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, DELEGATES TO THE CONVENTIONS OF THE ILLINOIS STATE FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS, DELEGATES TO THE MEETINGS OF THE CHICAGO FEDERATION OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL UNION COUNCIL, DELEGATES TO THE CONVENTIONS OF THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA.

The By-Laws provide that Nominations may be made orally from the fl oor at said meeting or by Petition of fi fteen (15) members in good standing fi led with the Secretary-Treasurer prior to the opening of said Nomination meeting.

Nomination petitions are available from the Secretary-Treasurer’s ofﬁ ce, at the C.F.M., upon request.

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Local 10-208 of AFM AFL-CIO Mr. Spencer Aloisio CHICAGO FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS Secretary-Treasurer OFFICERS – DELEGATES Chicago Federation of Musicians 2004-2007 656 W. Randolph St., #2W Gary Matts President Chicago, IL 60661-2121 Terryl Jares Vice-President Spencer Aloisio Secretary-Treasurer Dear Spencer: BOARD OF DIRECTORS I received your letter of July 16th containing the dates of the nomination meeting Robert Bauchens Rich Daniels Don Knapp Bob Lizik and election. Leo Murphy Dean Rolando A post offi ce box has been secured for the absentee ballot requests. The address to Louise E. Thorson which absentee ballot requests should be directed is: CONTRACT DEPARTMENT Prof. Paul B. Grant, Election Chairman Terryl Jares - Vice President Chicago Federation of Musicians (Local 10-208) Nancy Van Aacken Post Offi ce Box 8101 ASSISTANTS TO THE Chicago, IL 60680-8101 PRESIDENT—JURISDICTIONS Please see that I receive copies of forthcoming editions of the Intermezzo which Terryl Jares - Vice-President contain any information concerning the election. Supervisor - Entire jurisdiction including theaters Sincerely, (Cell Phone: 312-310-4100) Paul B. Grant Dean Rolando clip and return Recordings, Transcriptions, ✁ Documentaries, Etc. (Cell Phone: 708-380-6219) Absentee Ballot Request DELEGATES TO CONVENTIONS OF THE ILLINOIS STATE FEDERATION OF LABOR To: Prof. Paul Grant, Election Chairman AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL Chicago Federation of Musicians, Local 10-208 ORGANIZATIONS P.O. Box 8101 Spencer Aloisio Gary Matts Terryl Jares Chicago, IL 60680-8101 DELEGATES TO CHICAGO FEDERATION OF LABOR AND Dear Sir: INDUSTRIAL UNION COUNCIL Rich Daniels Gary Matts I, ______, hereby request an Absentee Ballot Terryl Jares (Print Name) DELEGATES TO CONVENTIONS OF THE for the Local 10-208 election to be held on November 11, 2007. AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS Spencer Aloisio Terryl Jares Gary Matts Louise E. Thorson Local 10-208 Account Number: ______Alternates: Robert Bauchens Frank Donaldson ______EDITOR, THE INTERMEZZO (Signature) Terryl Jares PRESIDENTS EMERITI NO NOTARIZATION IS REQUIRED Nicholas Bliss Ed Ward Harold (Hal) Dessent VICE-PRESIDENT EMERITUS ELECTIONS Tom Beranek Section XVIII BOARD OF DIRECTORS EMERITI F. Upon request, each full member having paid current dues and all assessments is entitled Harold Siegel Joe Majers Ruth Marion Tobias to one ballot. Absentee ballots shall be available to any member in good standing who, for any reason will be outside the jurisdiction of the local, or otherwise unable to vote in Open Daily, person, on the day of the election. Requests for absentee ballots must be in writing and except Saturday, Sunday and Holidays must be mailed to and received by the election offi cials at a post offi ce box reserved for Offi ce Hours 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. that purpose. Absentee ballots must be received by mail and be in the hands of the election All Phones: 312-782-0063 (24 Hrs.) AFM WEB SITE: www.afm.org offi cials before the closing of the polls. The “double envelope” system shall be used to Chicago Federation of Musicians safeguard the secrecy of the absentee ballots. The Secretary-Treasurer shall supply the On Line Electronic Mail (E-MAIL) election offi cials, day-to-day, with a list of members in good standing, together with their [email protected] account numbers. The election offi cials shall not divulge the names of voters, unless WEBSITE: www.cfm10208.org required to do so by law.

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Come Hear Us Play!

If you are out and about, and looking for live music, why not patronize establishments employing union musicians on a steady and ongoing basis. Below is a list of our members and where they are appearing on a regular basis.

Member Location Address Day(s) Performing Von Freeman New Apartment Lounge 504 E. 75th St. Tuesdays Chicago 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. Chad Krueger Second City 1616 N. Wells Sunday thru Saturday Chicago Rob Parton Fitzgerald’s 6615 W. Roosevelt Rd. Every 3rd Wednesday Berwyn of the Month Rob Parton Catch 35 35 W. Wacker Tuesday thru Saturday Chicago 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Ruby Wender Second City 1616 N. Wells Sunday thru Saturday Chicago John Wright Philanders 1120 Pleasant St. Thursdays Oak Park 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

MusiCares For Music People MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. MusiCares’ services and resources cover a wide range of fi nancial, medical and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with integrity and confi dentiality. MusiCares also focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community. “. . . I can’t think of any other organization that works so hard, so vigorously, that fi ghts for the rights of the musicians and the artists.” Quincy Jones, MusiCares Person of the Year 1996 For more information on MusiCares programs and services, please visit www.musicares.com MusiCares Staff can be reached at 1300 West Belmont Ave., #210, Chicago, IL 60657 773-880-2423 Ed Ward and Terry Jares celebrate with Guy Serena at his 100th Birthday Bash.

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Who, Where, When By Ruth Tobias

a pre-Labor Day rebroadcast of a 2006 ALL THAT JAZZ—AGAIN documentary, “Beauty Rises: Four Lives in For jazz fans, perhaps the best news the Arts” which extolled the rise of Davis forthcoming from JOE SEGAL is that and three other Illinois artists.) he plans to reopen Jazz Showcase at Dearborn Station in the winter of 2008. The following night at Millennium Park, JON There is a lot to do and some legalistics BIG OOPS!! FADDIS obliged with a program entitled “A still to be negotiated, but he recently Last month I wrote that pianist/composer/ Night in Havana: a 90th Birthday Tribute to passed announcement fl iers out at Harris producer ED TOSSING moved away Theatre stating his plans. from Chicago. WRONG! He still resides in Glenview and is, in fact, a dual-city SYMPATHY resident. He does a lot of writing, along Once more we send condolences to with session work, playing gigs and KYLE De SANTIS and the De Santis producing. He maintains a Nashville family. After losing patriarch TONY residence to accommodate his work there. De SANTIS some weeks ago, Tony’s daughter DIANE Van LENTE has FROM THE NEWS also passed away. Suddenly Tony’s Recently it was reported that drummer grandson Kyle heads the Drury Lane PAUL WERTICO has been appointed Theatre empire. He plans to continue interim head of jazz his grandfather’s tradition and also will studies at Roosevelt work to enhance the Drury Lane Water University’s Chicago Tower Theatre, introducing concerts and College of Performing comedians in that venue hoping to interest Arts. Paul has been both visitors and downtown residents. teaching drums at the university for fi ve CHICAGO ON CHICAGO years, even as he has DIZZY GILLESPIE” evoking the trumpet The successful band, CHICAGO, made intermittently traveled wizardry of the late musician. Saxophonist an appearance at the Chicago History the globe. This JAMES MOODY, himself an octogenarian Museum taking part in a discussion performance work has been recognized who collaborated with Dizzy, was on board to series with celebrated people who have by numerous Grammy awards which enhance the legacy. Chicago roots. On October 17, actor decorate his home music room. JIM BELUSHI will be the guest… During the week’s end, over at PETRILLO When Ballet Chicago Studio Company This year’s Chicago Jazz Festival closed Music Shell, such performers as MARK recently celebrated its 10th anniversary out the summer of 2007 with ORBERT COLBY, KIM CUSACK and JANICE at Watermark Gallery on South Halsted DAVIS’ Chicago Jazz Philharmonic BORLA held sway through Labor Day. Street, highlights of the cocktail event pointing the way in included live music by the ORION the opening concert ONE MORE ONCE ENSEMBLE and the unveiling of an in Millennium Park At 84, VON FREEMAN has won the original artwork, “A Decade of Dance” at the PRITZKER fi fth annual WALTER DYETT Lifetime by KEITH EVANS which he designed Pavilion. Reports such Achievement Award which was presented especially for the Studio Company. as “There is nothing by the Jazz Institute of Chicago at the quite like it in jazz Mid-America Club to recognize artistic GIGGLES FROM GRADE SCHOOL or classical music— accomplishments in Chicago jazz. The MUSIC CLASS: a sprawling jazz presentation was part of this year’s Jazz “RICHARD WAGNER was born in orchestra that knows Festival week. Previously, saxman FRANZ 1813, supposedly on his birthday… how to swing but also can address scores JACKSON and pianist JOHN YOUNG and BACH died from 1750 to the of symphonic complexity” whetted jazz have been recipients. present…and BEETHOVEN expired fans appetites for more. (In addition, in 1827 and later died from this…and on September 2, WTTW-Ch. 11 aired BERLIOZ proved he was a wonderful composer by going insane!” Oh, my, did you know that?

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We welcome these new, returning and transferring members to Local 10-208. They are a diversiﬁ ed group of musicians, representing the numerous styles of music that comprise our art. They bring with them various skills, talents and experiences, and they all have a love of music. They have decided to join us in our Union. If you are on a job with them or meet them while you are traveling about, introduce yourself and get to know them.

Ronald Arden Acct. #56170 (Viola/ Address: 1243 S. Wabash, Apt. 502 recipient of a Fulbright Grant, a Farwell Conductor/Vocalist) is transferring from Chicago, IL 60605 Award from the Musicians Club of Women, Local 655 in South Florida. He attended Phone: 312-765-6852 or 312-403-2512 and a Sigma Alpha Iota Graduate Perfor- Portage High School in Portage, Indiana. Email: [email protected] mance Award. She is an experienced private He then went on to receive his Bachelor of instructor with a studio of 35 students in the Arts from Butler University in Indianapolis, John Howell Acct. #56186 (Keyboards/ northern suburbs. She is also the Treasurer Indiana. He attended Drums/Vocalist) is a native of the Chicago of the Chicago Flute Club. the University of area. He writes, “(I Address: 104 S. Hi-Lusi Avenue Nebraska, graduat- have) 30 years of Mount Prospect, IL 60056 ing with his Master dedicated singing a Phone: 847-222-6169 or 847-204-2153 of Music and did variety of rock, pop Email: [email protected] post graduate studies and R&B”. He stud- at the University of ied at the American James Keen Acct. #56191 (Trumpet/Cornet/ Houston. He cur- Conservatory of Fluegel Horn/Piccolo Trumpet) is a native of rently resides in Zion, Music and his teach- Vernon Hills, Illinois where he attended Illinois where he is ers include Maria Vernon Hills High School. He graduated music director of a D’Albert and Michael from Indiana University in Bloomington, large church. He is an experienced private Ruiz. He has per- IN, with his Bachelor of Music in Trumpet instructor and is teaching in the Barrington formed not only in the Chicagoland area, but Performance. In area and at Lake Forest College. also on cruise ships, receiving three trophies addition to per- Address: 2729 Enoch Avenue for his work onboard these cruise ships. forming in many Zion, IL 60099-2503 Address: 11572 Tea Tree Lane of the university’s Phone: 847-746-3472 or 847-337-1170 Frankfort, IL 60423 ensembles, he was Email: [email protected] Phone: 708-296-3459 or 708-774-9254 a member of the Email: [email protected] Disneyland All- Alan Bukowiecki Acct. #56194 (Piano) is American College transferring from Local 802 in New York Ellen Huntington Acct #56177 (Flute/ Band. His teachers City. He is a native of Chicago and Tinley Piccolo) grew up in New England and Ohio. include John Rom- Park. He graduated After high school in Ohio, she attended mel and deceased from Marist High Northwestern University receiving her Local 10-208 School and then Bachelor of Music degree. Her Master of member Luther Didrickson. He has been received his under- Music degree is from Ohio State University teaching privately for ﬁ ve years as well as graduate degree from and after graduation she attended the Hoch- teaching at Birch Creek Music Camp. DePaul University. schule für Musik in Address: 4 Echo Court, Apt. 16 He is currently Stuttgart, Germany. Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Music Director at Her instructors Phone: 847-219-9546 Saint John Fisher include Local 10-208 Email: [email protected] in Chicago. He has members Walfrid worked with numer- Kujala and Rich- ous theater groups in the Chicago area. He ard Graf as well as received a 2004 Jeff Citation for his music Jean-Claude Gerard. direction in “Dr. Sex” and again in 2005 She has substituted for “Parade.” Both productions were at the with the Chicago Bailiwick Theater. He has also conducted Symphony Orchestra the New York City, off-Broadway produc- and the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra and tion of “Dr. Sex.” is currently working with the Quad Cities Symphony, as second ﬂ ute. She is a past

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Continued from page 6 Matthew Oliphant Acct# 56197 (French David Sarkis Acct. #56201 (Bass Guitar/ NO PHOTO AVAILABLE Horn) is originally from the metropolitan Drums/Mandolin/Piano/Vocalist) will be Detroit area and performing as a multi-instrumentalist for Nunie Frank DiCristina Acct. #22232 came to Chicago to the Chicago cast of “Jersey Boys”. He grew (Drums) is a returning Local 10-208 attend college. His up in the Green Bay, Wisconsin area and member. A life-long native of Chicago, he Bachelor of Music lived in Milwaukee, graduated from St. Mel High School. He degree is from North- Appleton, Madison has performed with many artists including western University and Lake Geneva Les and Larry Elgart, Teddy Phillips, Tex and during that time, before settling in Beneike, Hal Monroe, and Local 10-208 he studied with Local Crystal Lake, Illinois. member Bill Porter. 10-208 member He attended Law- Address: 5505 W. 127th Street Gail Williams. He rence University and Crestwood, IL 60445 won First Prize in worked as Assistant Phone: 708-448-5827 or 708-446-3376 the National Federation of Music Clubs Technical Director at Email: None Student Competition, and has competed in the Raue Center for the WAMSO and the International Horn the Arts, where he Competition of America. He writes, “I enjoy worked with artists such as Wynton Marsalis playing not only standard orchestral and and Burt Bacharach. He has been a work- chamber music works, but popular, experi- ing singer/songwriter for 20 years. He is an mental and improvised music.” He is an experienced private teacher. experienced private teacher. Address: 4216 East Drive Address: 1627 Orrington Avenue, Apt. 210 Crystal Lake, IL 60012 Evanston, IL 60201 Phone: 815-444-1516 or 815-575-2981 Phone: 248-376-5943 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

LIFE MEMBERS CELEBRATE AT THE CFM’S CARIBBEAN ISLAND Tropical Attire Optional

Members of the Union for 50, 60, 70, and 75 Years Will Be Honored.

Date: Friday, October 19, 2007 Time: 12:00 Noon Place: Union Headquarters 656 W. Randolph, Suite 2W

Please RSVP by October 5, 2007 Call 312-782-0063, Ext 136

Any photos or other memorabilia you care to bring with you will add to the festivities!

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CFM Musicians By Ruth MarionTobias Jazz fl utist Nicole Mitchell has garnered a healthy share of news- her suite produced a sensuousness of sound rarely encountered print recently as music critics laud her work in such venues as in either jazz or classical contexts.” He praised the “shimmering Millennium Park and the Velvet Lounge. harp cadenzas” of Maia, Nicole’s dear friend that she brought in Interviewing her brought an inherent reward of experiencing fi rst from California. And he said her vocalist, Zahra Baker, sang out. hand, her Enthusiasm, Confi dence and Connectedness. How inter- “She’s the voice of the ancient chanting for the awakening of esting to plumb the wealth of her career achievements and discover separated souls.” She and, of course Nicole, were expressing “a her connectedness to those in her musical life who helped pave divine infl uence in a jazz setting.” her way, encouraged her and built her confi dence. It starts with her In 2005 Nicole played in trumpeter Orbert Davis’ Chicago composer husband, David Boykin. Jazz Philharmonic in Millennium Park performing “Collective Admiration and spiritual connection, however, are ever-present Creativity Suite,” a vast symphonic work that embraced free jazz for former Chicago musicians Shanta Nurullah, sitarist/bassist, improvisational techniques of AACM. Nicole excelled then and now of Las Vegas, and Maia—harpist, cellist, vocalist, actress and she returned this August 27th when Davis soared with his 50-piece writer now of Los Angeles. In 1995 these women mentors brought orchestra to produce the biggest concert in CJP history. her into the AACM (Association for the Advancement of Creative After a childhood in Syracuse, New York, and later southern Musicians—she has been co-president since 2005) and she co- California, Nicole’s training had begun on viola and piano; at 15 founded their performance group called “Samana,” which speaks she discovered the fl ute. During her fi rst year at the University of to “manna,” or “bread from Heaven”—nourishment and blessings California, San Diego, she fell in love with jazz and improvisa- through their original music. tion. Subsequently she studied composition at Oberlin College in “These two women gave me musical Ohio. However, since Chicago was home guidance. I learned about creative music and to her every summer to spend time with her they introduced me to New Music (which elderly grandparents, her dream was to live always interested me), improvisation and here permanently. She left Oberlin after a doing things my own way; it was a natural year. Both grandparents now are gone and transition,” she said. “I embrace every thing I she treasures their times together. have learned: training in classical music and Arriving in Chicago in 1990, she studied loving that tradition, learning about jazz and composition with John Eaton at University the legacy of that along with New and World of Chicago, earned a Bachelors Degree in Music. I embrace it all so that when I create Flute Performance at Chicago State Uni- my own music, all these things are intercon- versity and a Masters in Jazz and Classical nected. I call it a ‘holistic’ approach.” Flute from Northern Illinois University This has led to her 1997 founding of Black “I have been blessed with opportunities Earth Ensemble, comprised of fi fteen to to compose. In 2006 I went to the Poznan thirty musicians “depending on the project,” Festival in Poland for the “Harambee” she said. “I also founded Black Earth String Project. The word in Swahili means Quartet which is really three violins and fl ute. ‘to bring or come together.’ I went with Renee Baker is our violist.” Chicago musicians selected from Chicago’s “I have done a lot at Fred Anderson’s AACM and from Asian Improv Arts. (Velvet Lounge), where I started with Black This year we premiered a suite of Earth Ensemble as a forum for my compositions and concepts. I compositions, “Xenogenesis,” inspired by one of Octavia Butler’s played other composer’s music from 1990 to 1997 and this was books. She is an Africa-American award-winning science fi ction a chance to do my own thing.” Newspaper reports of her work at writer. The work was commissioned by Chamber Music America Anderson’s were not only promising but very intriguing, especially for a 9-piece ensemble and we performed it in New York for the when she is referenced as “world class jazz fl utist” and headlines “Vision Festival” this past June,” she related. “And I am so pleased read “Mitchell music casts spell at jazz series.” The latter describes to perform with Sinfonietta and the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic.” her recent contribution to Millennium Park’s “Made in Chicago” Nicole also teaches at University of Illinois (Circle campus) jazz series on August 8th. She chose a 15-piece group and a project and Wheaton College, where she is the jazz band director, and she to commemorate the work of the late pianist and composer, Alice contributes to the Ravinia/Merit Institute program offering “Music Coltrane, widow of jazz icon John Coltrane. Nicole observed, Integration” at Chicago Public Elementary Schools. “Tributes usually play compositions of the composer, but I wrote a With that compelling and exciting aura about her, Nicole said new suite of compositions inspired by her music and who she was her goal is to maintain a balance between performing and teach- to me personally.” ing. “I really want to thank all the musicians I work with. We all “People have different faiths, but as people we’re looking for learn from each other; we’re all connected in growth and inspira- happiness, peace, self-actualization. I tried to bring these things tion. And this summer has been so rewarding: the Millennium together in this concert.” Her work drew raves as “the most Park concerts and playing for Summer Dance (in the park). I love mystical performance yet in Millennium Park.” Chicago Tri- having people dance to my music.” It is a new experience she bune critic Reich wrote of her “divine impulses in a jazz setting. hopes to continue. (Her) deft writing for three fl utes in the ‘Desire’ movement of

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The Ernie Hines Experience performed for the Forest Park Centennial Fest on September 1st.

GERMAN AMERICAN MUSICIANS CLUB Annual Dinner Dance and Party Ernie Hines sang on the Gospel Stage of the 15th African/ Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Caribbean International Festival of Life event on July 4th and 5th. Little Europe Restaurant 9208 West Ogden Avenue Brookﬁ eld, IL 60513 FREE PARKING CONTRIBUTORS Dinner Tickets: $27.00 Cash Bar TO THE Cocktails at 6:30 pm MUSICIANS Dinner/Concert at 7:30 pm RELIEF FUND For Reservations Contact Zen Grodecki By October 17 Send Checks to: German American Musicians Club TOTAL: $5,586.00 5024 N. Moody • Chicago, IL 60630 773-774-2753

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GERMAN AMERICAN POLISH AMERICAN MUSICIANS CLUB MUSICIANS CLUB Second Monday of the month. Regular meeting, Meetings held every 2nd Wednesday of the Mirabell Restaurant, 3454 W. Addison, Chicago, month, 8:00 p.m. at A.A.C. Eagles Soccer Club, IL, 8 p.m. Send all communications to Mr. 5844 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL. Send all Zenon Grodecki, 5024 N. Moody, communications to: Dave Lenckos, President, Chicago, IL 60630. Phone (773) 774-2753. 4548 N. Mobile, Chicago, IL 60630, Phone (773) 685-5226. JEWISH MUSICIANS CLUB OF CHICAGO WOMEN’S PROFESSIONAL First Wednesday of the month. Regular meeting, MUSICIANS CLUB Club Calendar 8:30 p.m. Send all communications to Millie Regular meeting on the Third Tuesday of the Sandler, 8257 N. Lowell, Skokie, IL 60076, month at 11:30 AM at various locations. Send all ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL Phone (847) 674-3948. Call Millie Sandler for communications to Jennifer Silk, ORCHESTRA LEADERS monthly meeting location. [email protected]. Phone (847) 398-1420. Regular meeting at various locations every third SOCIETY OF ITALIAN AMERICAN Tuesday of the month. For further informa- MUSICIANS SOCIAL CLUB tion, please contact Marshall Vente, President, Third Monday of the month. General meet- APOL, P.O. Box 1135, Westmont, IL 60559. ing, Superossa Banquet Hall, 4242 N. Central Phone (630) 968-3339 Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634, 8 p.m. Send all www.bandleaders.org communications to: John Maggio, Do you have CZECHOSLOVAK-AMERICAN 6916 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL 60635 MUSICIANS CLUB Phone (773) 745-0733. something to sell? Regular meeting fourth Tuesday of the month, THE KOLE FACTS ASSOCIATION 8 p.m. at VFW Post # 3868, Third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. Regular Advertise in the Intermezzo! 8844 West Ogden, Brookﬁ eld, IL 60513. meeting, Washington Park Fieldhouse, Call 312-782-0063 Phone (708) 485-9670. 5531 S. King Drive, Room 101, Chicago, IL Drury Lane Drury Lane Water Tower Place, Chicago OAKBROOK TERRACE The Smash-Hit Award-Winning Off-Broadway Musical Drury Lane Oak Brook owners, the DeSantis Family, are offering a Special to all Union Musicians. SHOW TICKETS BUY 1— GET 1 FREE* Not valid on Saturday nights * LIMIT: 6 Tickets Starts September 29th “Meet Me In Subject to Availability Tickets May Not Be Ordered BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE St. Louis” More Than 7 Days in (regular prices $55 and $45) Advance. for all performances except Saturday nights, Starts Show Your Union Card September 29–November 11, subject to availability. at the Box Ofﬁ ce. For Tickets Call: (312) 642-2000 October 18, 2007 (630)530-8300 Drury Lane Theatre • 175 E. Chestnut • Chicago, IL 60611

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53039; D’andrea, Dan 55436; Dakich, David L 53564 Davies, Karl L E 56563; Knapp, Donald C 725 W. 73rd St. 2112 Noyes St. 516 S. Greenwood 126 Mora Rd. Downers Grove, IL 60516 Evanston, IL 60201 Park Ridge, IL 60068 Carpentersville, IL 60110 630-322-9187 Bassoon 847-864-3415 Guitar 847-823-5617 Violin 847-428-2996 Trumpet [email protected] 18415; Da Prato, Adrian 13502; Dale, Ruth R 54535; Sladek, Richard 300 N. State St., Apt. 4533 10043 Linda Ln., Unit GE 19864 De Vincent, Peter P.O. Box 5404 Chicago, IL 60610 Des Plaines, IL 60616 140 Braddock River Forest, IL 60305 312-321-1274 Violin 847-768-7893 Clarinet Melrose Park, IL 60160 708-652-5656 Keyboards 708-345-4404 Trumpet [email protected] 53398; Dahlin, Kristofer 50761; Dallas, Paul D [email protected] 5917 N. Campbell 8906 Bronx Ave., Apt 2-N 32727; Vessely, Judith N Chicago, IL 60659 Skokie, IL 60077 55284; Denny, Audrey Y 1633 East Ave. 773-878-0162 Trumpet 847-679-8348 Bass Violin 770 Dodge Ave. Berwyn, IL 60402 [email protected] Evanston, IL 60202 708-484-4720 Violin 48948; Daichendt, Alan E 847-328-0755 773-425-7686 3654 N. Christiana Ave., 2nd FL 55730; Dalleska, Elise E 47397; Westphal, Joyce Clarinet Chicago, IL 60618 182 W. Lake, 2245 W. Polk [email protected] 773-463-0583 Drums Apt 604 Chicago, IL 60601 Chicago, IL 60612 312-933-2256 Violin 56546; Haines, Cheryl 312-226-3291 312-701-8815 19059; Dakes, Jack C [email protected] 820 North 10th Violin 10501 Emilie Ln., Apt. 3209 Dekalb, IL 60115 Orland Park, IL 60467 53572 Daly, Margaret G 815-756-3731 708-326-2666 708-528-5169 516 S. Greenwood Flute Saxophone Park Ridge, IL 60068 847-823-5617 Cello [email protected]

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It all began with a concert in the International House on the Musicians performing with the Chicago Chamber Orchestra campus of the University of Chicago on June 1, 1952. Since are all members of the Chicago Federation of Musicians. They that date, the Chicago Chamber Orchestra has performed include violinists Charles Pikler, Steven Boe, Carl Johnston, thousands of concerts at the Art Institute of Chicago, Navy David Katz, Pasquale Laurino, Monica Lugo, Amy Pikler, Pier, Grant Park, Orchestra Hall, and numerous museums, Nina Saito, Josh Schlachter, and Catherine Schmidt. Violists churches, schools, universities, and parks. are John Ling, Ruth Pikler, and Monica Reilly. Bill Cernota and Claire Coy are on cello and Joe Krysiak on bass. Winds On September 2, 2007, Dr. Dieter Kober led the Chicago are Connie Schoepﬂ in and Claudia Cryer on ﬂ ute, Edward Be- Chamber Orchestra in the opening concert of the orchestra’s nyas and Allison Baker on oboe, and Erin 56th Season. This concert marked Dr. Dieter Kober’s 56 Kazakis and Carl Rzaza on bassoon. The brass are Ross continuous years as music director of the organization he Beacraft and John Cvejanovich on trumpet and Erich Peterson founded — the longest tenure of a music director of any and Paul Austin on horn. The tympanist is Andrew Simco and professional orchestra in the world. He has earned recog- the orchestra’s personnel manager is David Tuttle. nition in the Guinness Book of Records as having conducted a single orchestra for more years than any other director, Dr. Kober was presented with an award by the Chicago including Frederick Stock, Wilhelm Furtwangler, and Sir Federation of Musicians for his dedication to bringing the Thomas Beecham! Chicago audiences free public concerts with nationally and internationally recognized repertoire, outstanding soloists, This opening concert featured the music of Franz Joseph and dedicated musicians of the highest caliber. We look Haydn in anticipation of the worldwide observance of the forward to many more years of spectacular performances. 200th Anniversary of Haydn’s death. On the program was the Concerto for Violin and Piano in D Major performed by the orchestra’s concertmaster Charles Pikler and prominent Chicago pianist Carol Honigberg and the Symphony No. 102 in Bb Major. Other works included the Andante Festivo of Jean Sibelius and the Elegy for English horn, Timpani and Strings by Harold Laudenslager with Edward Benyas and Andrew Simco soloists. Page 13 Their 56th Season Page 14

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Ofﬁ cers Gary Matts ...... [email protected] Terryl Jares ...... [email protected] Spencer Aloisio ...... [email protected]

Board of Directors Robert Bauchens ...... [email protected] Rich Daniels ...... [email protected] Don Knapp ...... [email protected] Bob Lizik ...... [email protected] Leo Murphy ...... [email protected] Dean Rolando ...... [email protected] Louise Thorson ...... [email protected]

Staff Contracts: Nancy Van Aacken ...... [email protected] Death Beneﬁ ts/MPF: Gwen Redmond ...... [email protected] Electronic Media: Dean Rolando ...... [email protected] Electronic Media Asst.: Jennifer Figliomeni . . . . .jﬁ [email protected] Health Insurance: Louise Thorson ...... [email protected] Membership: Sandra Castellanos ...... [email protected] Switchboard: Patty Huante ...... [email protected] Webmaster: Mike Meyers ...... [email protected]

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All letters submitted must be signed and emailed to [email protected] or mailed to The Chicago Federation of Musicians, 656 W. Randolph St., #2W, Chicago, IL 60661. The Board of Directors reserves the right to determine whether material submitted shall be published, and the right to edit as needed for clarity, length, libelous statements or personal attacks. Opinions are those of the individual writer and not necessarily those of the Board of Directors of the Chicago Federation of Musicians.

Another giant is gone. Max Roach died yesterday (Aug. 16th) leaving us with precious few of the original Bebop innovators. I fi rst heard him with Benny Carter’s band at the Regal Theater in 1945. I was with my pal, pianist Don Newey, and we were spellbound by Max’s playing. THIS was something we couldn’t digest all at once in our young minds, but we knew this was going to be “our” future. Like a lot of other fl edgling players around Chicago we had found a musical home. I heard him next at the Argyle Show Lounge on Argyle, under the “El.” I went about a dozen times to hear him with Bird, Miles, Duke Pearson, and Tommy Potter. My life really changed forever in that two-week period. The thing that enabled me to hear them, that many times, was the fact that I could buy a beer at the bar, (fi fty cents), then stand against the east wall, directly across from that tiny bandstand. Next time it was at the Bee Hive on 55th. The band was Max, (who I at last met) Harold Land, Clifford Brown, Richie Powell, (Bud’s younger brother), and I don’t remember the bassist. The last time I heard Max was at the Preview Lounge on Randolph. I was working with Jimmy Ille downstairs on the center, revolving bandstand, and Chubby Jackson had a quartet working the side stand with Gene Esposito, Billy Gaeto, and Rick Verde. BUT UPSTAIRS, in the Modern Jazz Room was the Max Roach Quintet. I don’t remember the personnel, but they played perfectly. I had the rare opportunity to really get to know him this time because once or twice a night our breaks occurred at the same time, and Max would come downstairs and we’d sit in a back booth to talk, about anything that occurred to us. I was like a kid in a candy store with a dollar to spend. Certainly that two-week period was one of the greatest, and educational, times in my life. He touched my family … Marge’s (my wife), Clu’s (my daughter), and Bill’s (my son) life too because they all heard so much Max Roach on the stereo; in fact Clu was the one who told me of his passing.

We loved you Max. R.I.P. Marty Clausen

Cash Receipts for Obituaries May they rest in peace August 2007 Last First Instrument Died Born Elected CFM Joining Fees ...... $ 1,400.00 Cortes Pronny M. Guitar 08/14/07 02/02/08 08/08/38 AFM Joining Fees ...... 585.00 Membership Dues ...... 14,381.00 Costante Angelo Guitar 07/30/07 08/29/32 04/07/55 Work Dues ...... 103,683.11 Sandberg Herb Drums 08/01/07 07/01/14 05/12/33 CFM-EW Exp Recovery ...... 3,900.00 Intermezzo Advertising ...... 1,210.50 Miscellaneous Income ...... 25,945.46

TOTAL ...... $ 151,105.07

Respectfully Submitted, Spencer Aloisio Secretary-Treasurer

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Musicians John Walbridge, Brian Patti, Joe Sonnefeldt, Tom Mendel, Leo Murphy, and Rob Curtis at the NABET/CWA rally against ABC/Disney.

Rich Daniels, Terry Jares, Bob Bauchens, Spencer Aloisio, and Louise Thorson show their support for NABET/CWA at their rally against ABC/Disney.

Intermezzo cfm10208.org October 2007 Page 18 CFM News CCFMFM AAddressddress aandnd PPhonehone CChangeshanges 11%% SSolutionolution 56192 Blood, Louisa C. 50398 Ewing, Pauli 46421 Pfeifer, Howard R. 1154 W. Lunt, Apt. 318 1 W. Superior Street, 2215 W. Carmen Chicago, IL 60626 Apt. 1615 Chicago, IL 60625 517-610-9598 Chicago, IL 60610 312-467-7027 We Work For You Violin 312-867-1592, 312-607-6677 Piano The following members have volunteered Violin 53789 Boyle, Jeffrey J. 53130 Rozendaal, Susan to be part of the Chicago Federation of 18406 Leanne Lane 54466 Gardner, Troy R. 1216 W. Sherwin Avenue Labor, 1% Solution. We are ready and Mokena, IL 60448 1727 Skillman Avenue W. Chicago, IL 60626 willing to participate in a labor demon- 815-717-6502, 312-451-2302 Roseville, MN, 55113 312-520-3705 stration when needed. We need you too. Drums 612-802-3109 Violin Call 1(312) 782-0063, Ext. 136 Violin 8988 Butnik, Joseph P. 56054 Santos, Thadeus A. 30 Hale Court 54440 Hall, Scott A. 1202 Allanson Road Accadia, Mike Mazur-Johnson, Glendale Heights, IL 60139 205 S. Mitchell Mundelein, IL 60060 Aloisio, Spencer Elizabeth 630-682-4626 Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-989-7253 Archer, Bill Mendel, Tom Trombone 773-297-5260 Bass Guitar Baker, Andy Murphy, Leo Trumpet Bentall, Scott Nosal, Ray 18048 Capron, Anthony R. 55881 Saylor, Jonathan Beranek, Tom Rogers, Billy W. 1750 Riverwoods Drive 56184 Hemken, Jennifer A. 905 E. Wakeman Avenue Berg, Bob Rolando, Dean Apt. 106 1414 E. 59th Street, Apt. 525 Wheaton, IL 60187 Melrose Park, IL 60160 Chicago, IL 60637 630-690-9474, 630-650-9474 Cernota, Bill Rosenthal, Scott 708-452-4546 773-354-8594 Bassoon Chiakulas, James Rostoker, Alan Drums French Horn Cullen, Richard Schad, Lloyd 53920 Saylor, Susan M. Dallas, Paul D. Sedivy, Benedict 56106 Cookman, Robert M. 54618 Hobgood, Laurence B. 905 E. Wakeman Avenue Daniels, Rich Setecka, Kieran J. 3453 W. Schubert Avenue 3091 48th Street, Apt. 2-F Wheaton, IL 60187 Davis-Beck, Jocelyn Sherwood, Blake Apt. 1-C Astoria, NY, 11103-1500, 630-690-9474, 630-643-9474 Griffi n, Clifford Siegel, Harold Chicago, IL 60647 773-761-7833, 312-282-7299 Flute 312-576-3607 Piano Haffner, Barbara Smalley, Ivan Piano 54483 Strom, Jennifer K. Henderlong, Art Start, Elizabeth 55974 Laymon, Michael D. 1727 Skillman Avenue W. Henderson, Johnnie Streder, Mark 52601 Deroche, Julie 2433 W. Berteau, 3rd Floor Roseville, MN, 55113 Hines, Ernie Sutter, Robert 807 Davis Street, Unit 1409 Chicago, IL 60618 612-747-1140 Jares, Terry Szostek, Lynn Evanston, IL 60201 773-255-5694, 773-509-0253 Viola Keefe, Michael Szostek, Randall 847-917-4776, 847-563-8864 Trombone Kilcran, James Tausend, Hank Clarinet 53907 Vanderwerf, Paul C. 56603 Loughney, Gerald P. 2621 Noyes Street Knapp, Don Thorson, Louise 34364 Didrickson, Sally B. 4259 N. 99th Street Evanston, IL 60201 Kolber, Ron Tobias, Ruth 627 Library Place Wauwatosa, WI, 53222 847-869-8449, 847-809-5041 Lacey, Albert Ward, Dale Evanston, IL 60201 262-510-1128 Violin Linsner, Art Ward, Ed 847-864-2898 Violin Lobstein, Harvey Weiss, Thomas Viola 53631 Vikstrom, Richard A. Matta, Thomas Yaccino, John 16871 Pauletti, Dorothy O. 9105 Hubbard Woods Station Matts, Gary Zelek, Lawrence 49 N. Park Avenue, Apt. 506 Winnetka, IL 60093-1752 Lombard, IL 60148 312-504-0056 630-495-4191 Violin Hammond Piano Solovox Tone DISCLAIMER Cabinet Your offi cers and editorial staff consci- entiously screen all advertising sub- Model J-Series A and mitted to the Intermezzo. We cannot, Solovox Keyboard however, assume responsibility for Model J-Series A. product quality or advertising content; nor can your offi cers be held to account Fiber Travel Cases TEMPO for misrepresentations between sideper- included. Best Offer. CONTRIBUTIONS sons and leader/contractors. Ask for Joe @ The Intermezzo is published 10 times 847-296-9266 Total: $4,677.00 per year. May-June and November- December are combined issues.

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ATTENTION: PRIVATE TEACHERS If you would like to be listed as a private teacher in the 2008-2009 Membership Directory, please ﬁ ll out this application and return it to: Chicago Federation of Musicians 656 W. Randolph St., #2W Chicago, IL 60661 Attention: Directory Name ______Account Number ______Deadline: October 9, 2007

2008 – 2009 MEMBERSHIP BOOK DIRECTORY CHANGES If you wish to make any changes in your directory listing. Please ﬁ ll out the application below and return it to: Chicago Federation of Musicians 656 W. Randolph St., #2W Chicago, IL 60661 Attention: Directory

Account Number ______Name ______Address ______City______State______Zip ______Phone ______Email ______Principal Instrument ______Professional Name______If there are no changes in your present status you do NOT NEED TO FILL OUT THIS FORM. Deadline: October 9, 2007

BAND AND ORCHESTRA LISTING 2008 – 2009 MEMBERSHIP BOOK Members may have no more than two (2) free listings under the Band and Orchestra category. Additional listings are $20.00 each. Name of Group ______Name of Group ______Name of Group ______Name of Group ______Name of Leader ______Account Number ______Return this form to Spencer Aloisio, Secretary/Treasurer Chicago Federation of Musicians 656 W. Randolph St., #2W Chicago, IL 60661 Deadline: October 9, 2007

Intermezzo cfm10208.org August 2007 Page 20 Offic CFM ial Notices ______THEATRE MUSICIANS MUSICIANS—“Examine your paychecks.” ATTENTION RULE II. FILING OF If leader has not withheld the proper deduc- Do not sign or agree to play in any the- CONTRACTS AND MEMOS: tions, you are entitled to have the 15% Payroll atre, under any type of contract other than a On all engagements, whether single or steady, fee added to your check as wages. bona-fi de C.F. of M. Contract. CONTRACTS must be completely fi lled out ______CONTACT THE UNION FIRST. with full name of purchaser and leader typed MEMBERS desiring to offer their services DO NOT JEOPARDIZE YOUR WAGES AND or legibly printed and signed by both parties. gratis must fi rst obtain permission from the BENEFITS. Contracts are available at the Union or on our Board of Directors. It is Board Policy that ______website at www.cfm10208.org and must be members’ requests to perform gratis for wor- RULE XIX. ESCROW DEPOSITS fi led with the Local prior to the commencement thy causes will not be entertained unless we Escrow deposits of at least ONE WEEK’S of the engagement, or in lieu thereof, a written, are assured that all other participants are do- WAGES are required on all openings, re-open- faxed or phone-in MEMO of an engagement nating their services. ings, changes in ownership, promotions, spec- will be accepted prior to commencement. ______taculars and the like. The escrow deposit must To leave a memo for an engagement, call Leaders or engaging members are responsible be made at least one week prior to the start of (312) 782-0063 at any time or e-mail for the payment of Work Dues on all engage- the engagement. [email protected] and give the following ments. Escrow deposit of wages of musicians shall be 1. Your name ______accepted ONLY when made in cash, money 2. Your phone number MEMBERS are responsible for paying their order or certifi ed check made out to the Chi- 3. Your union account number Work Dues if the leader is negligent. cago Federation of Musicians. 4. Date of engagement ______NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE 5. Time of engagement MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA ACCEPTED. 6. Place of engagement 1. Examination of cards of members. ______7. Contract number 2. Calling roll of offi cers. REHEARSAL BREAKS 8. Number of musicians 3. Deceased member meditation. Rehearsal breaks shall accumulate at the rate However, said MEMO shall become invalid 4. Reading of minutes of previous meeting. of ten (10) minutes within each rehearsal hour and of no effect 72 hours after the date of the 5. Report of President. (i.e., ten (10) minute break each fi fty (50) min- engagement it covers. It is not a substitute for 6. Installation of Offi cers. utes playing time). the contract for the engagement which must be 7. Report of Treasurer. ______fi led within the 72 hour period. 8. Report of Committees. REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFE 9. Communications. MEMBERSHIP NOTICE: CONTRACTORS & AGENTS: 10.Unfi nished business. protect your leaders! LEADERS AND 11.New business. 1. Member must be 65 years of age. SUB-LEADERS: protect yourselves! It is the 12.For the good of the Local. 2. Member must have 35 CONSECUTIVE responsibility of the leader on the job to verify ______Years of Membership with the A. F. of M. that contracts are on fi le with us prior to the SECTION X (C) Members contracting for ______engagement. Call the contract department to single engagements shall pay all monies due RULE XI. avoid initiation of action against you for non- to performing members for services, within NOTE: The rule that rehearsals on days other fi ling. If you then learn that we have no con- EIGHT DAYS from date of engagement. than the performance are classifi ed as casual tract, fi le a memo to protect yourself. ______engagements may not apply to certain types ______SPECIAL BIG BAND SCALE 4 Hours - of engagements. Consult the Contract Depart- NOTICE: Some members seem to be under Sunday thru Thursday nights, 8 musicians ment. the mistaken impression that contracts need not or more $30.00 pay $25.00, 10% pension - ______be fi led prior to the engagement date. This is no other fringes. Engagement must be cleared ANY MEMBER contracting the service of erroneous. The Business Agents have been in- through Vice-President’s offi ce to ensure no other members, must inform such members, structed to prepare charges immediately upon displacement is involved. upon engaging them, of the place of the en- fi nding members playing without a contract or ______gagement, the applicable wage scales and all memo. By order of the Board of Directors. BY-LAW CHANGES: other conditions. ______Amendments to the By-Laws must be submit- ______NOTICE: (Clarifi cation of 15% Payroll ted no later than Feb. 11, to be considered for NOTARY PUBLIC: Members may bring in Fee) Our scales include 15% payroll charges, the April By-Law Meeting. papers for signing and they will be notarized at over and above the Leader fee, to enable the ______no charge. Please call ahead before coming in leader/contractor to make proper payments CONSTITUTION - BY-LAW CHANGES: for Free Notary Service. and deductions to appropriate Governmental Amendments to the Constitution or By-Laws, ______Agencies. If leader/contractor does not assume must be submitted no later than July 11th, NO ABUSE, PLEASE. Members who abuse, these payroll responsibilities, sidemusician to be considered at the Annual Meeting in verbally or otherwise, Offi cers, Business must receive this additional 15% as wages. September. 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CFM Minutes Minutes for August 2007 Legend: MSC = Motion seconded and carried unanimously (when votes are divided, names of pro and con Board members are shown.) The President has no vote except in case of a tie.The Secretary-Treasurer has no vote.

Minutes of the Board of Directors meeting held on Secretary-Treasurer Aloisio informed the sponsor of the Future of Music Coalition Policy August 8, 2007. Board that he had contacted election chairman Summit of 2007. Meeting called to order at 10:10 A.M. by Paul Grant for the CFM upcoming election. President Matts informed the Board of a President Matts. Vice-President Jares informed the Board of Union Plus Brochure he received. Present: President Matts, Vice-President a news release from the Chicago Department of President Matts informed the Board of a com- Jares, Bauchens, Daniels, Knapp, Lizik, Murphy, Cultural Affairs highlighting several CFM groups munication from the Greater Chicago Council of Rolando, Thorson, Secretary-Treasurer Aloisio. that would be performing in September. Senior Citizens regarding a luncheon honoring Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting Vice-President Jares informed the Board of Chicago Federation of Labor President Dennis July 31, 2007 approved as submitted. the Alec Wilder concert that was held last Friday Gannon to be held on Friday, September 14, MSC: to pay the following death donations: at the Harold Washington Library Center. 2007, at 12:00 noon. Death donation payable on behalf of deceased Vice-President Jares informed the Board of MSC: to purchase 2 tickets to the Greater member, Leonard H. Knox, Acct. #7355 on legislative updates regarding a tax increase for Chicago Council of Senior Citizens luncheon February 25, 2007, to be paid to Louie L. Bailey education. honoring Chicago Federation of Labor President in the amount of $1,000.00. Vice-President Jares informed the Board of Dennis Gannon to be held on Friday, September 14, Death donation payable on behalf of deceased the labor rally to support working families at 2007, at 12:00 noon at Poretta’s Banquets at a cost member, Ben Senderak, Acct. #32270 on July 24, NABET (National Association of Broadcast of $70.00. 2007, to be paid to Wanda Senderak in the Engineers and Technicians), ABC-TV to be held President Matts informed the Board of the amount of $1,000.00. on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Regional Orchestra Players Association (ROPA) MSC: that the following candidates be elected Vice-President Jares informed the Board of a conference he attended in San Francisco last week. to membership: communication from Illinois AFL-CIO President President Matts informed the Board of the Louisa C. Blood Acct. #56192 Michael T. Carrigan regarding striking workers status of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Yanbo Zhao Acct. #56190 at Fox Valley Forge in Aurora. negotiations. MSC: that the following former members be MSC: to send a donation to FVF Strike Fund MSC: to grant resignation in good standing to reelected to membership: in the amount of $500.00. the following as of June 30, 2007: Paul L. Basa Acct. #55295 Vice-President Jares informed the Board of Elinor Flanders Acct. #54792 MSC: to refund second half member dues due a news release from the Chicago Department of Tamara Tanner Acct. #55141 to resignation: Cultural Affairs highlighting several CFM groups MSC: to pay bills from General Funds total- Elinor Flanders Acct. #54792 that would be performing in Summer Dance. ing: $6,626.15 MSC: to receive, post and publish cash Vice-President Jares informed the Board of MSC: to pay salaries of ofﬁ cers and em- receipts for July, 2007 as follows: a communication from the Northeastern Illinois ployees in the gross amount of $20,602.65 per CFM Joining Fees ...... $ 1,200.00 Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO 12th Annual Paychex summary sheets of August 13, 2007. AFM Joining Fees ...... $ 325.00 Person of the Year Dinner to be held on Thurs- Meeting Adjourned 12:15 P.M. Membership Annual Dues ...... $ 10,555.00 day, September 27, 2007 at the Lake County Respectfully submitted, Work Dues...... $ 61,208.69 Teachers Building. They will be honoring Spencer Aloisio CFM-EW Expense Recovery .....$ 3,900.00 Illinois AFL-CIO President Michael Carrigan. Secretary-Treasurer Intermezzo Advertising ...... $ 463.50 MSC: to purchase a half-page ad and 6 August 8, 2007 Sourcebook ...... $ 2,850.00 tickets to the AFL-CIO 12th Annual Person Miscellaneous Income ...... $ 1,008.63 of the Year Dinner to be held on Thursday, Minutes of the Membership meeting held on Total Cash Receipts September 27, 2007 in the amount of $600.00 August 14, 2007. For July, 2007 ...... $ 78,660.82 Vice-President Jares informed the Board Secretary-Treasurer Aloisio announced at Board reviewed and discussed the Com- of the Presidential Forum that was held at 1:15 P.M. that the meeting could not be convened parative 1 month and 12 month Cash Receipts Soldier Field. due to a lack of quorum. Income Report. American Federation of Musicians President Secretary-Treasurer Aloisio informed the Tom Lee addressed the Board regarding Minutes of the Board of Directors meeting Board of “A Salute To Dennis Gannon” dinner several issues. held on August 15, 2007. to be held on Wednesday, September 19 at the President Matts informed the Board of a Meeting called to order at 11:02 A.M. by Steven M. Bailey Auditorium. communication from AFM President Tom Lee Vice-President Jares. MSC: to purchase 2 tables of 10 to the “Salute regarding the Future of Music Coalition Policy Present: Vice-President Jares, Bauchens, To Dennis Gannon” dinner on September 19, Summit of 2007. Daniels, Knapp, Lizik, Murphy, Thorson, 2007 in the amount of $2,000.00. MSC: to contribute $500 to become a joint Secretary-Treasurer Aloisio.

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Not Present: President Matts (attending Dues Income Report. Minutes of the Board of Directors meeting held ICSOM), Rolando (Vacation) Board reviewed and discussed the month-to- on August 21, 2007. Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting month index comparison report from Lukas- Meeting called to order at 10:10 A.M. by August 8, 2007 approved as amended. Cohen Group at Smith Barney. President Matts. MSC: to reinstate the following as of MSC: to reimburse the following for expenses Present: President Matts, Vice-President August 8, 2007, upon receipt of payment of incurred at the ROPA Conference, held in San Jares, Bauchens, Daniels, Knapp, Lizik, Murphy, Membership Dues: Francisco, CA, on July 31–August 2, 2007: Rolando, Thorson, Secretary-Treasurer Aloisio. Alan J. Bednarz Acct. #41934 Gary Matts $1,186.95 Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting Mark Beringer Acct. #48835 Secretary-Treasurer Aloisio informed the August 15, 2007 approved as submitted. Stephen E. Berry Acct. #48650 Board of the funeral arrangement for Diane MSC: to reinstate the following as of William G. Boris Acct. #53213 “Chi-Chi” Van Lente (DeSantis). August 21, 2007, upon receipt of payment of Ronald C. Brown Acct. #49048 MSC: to contribute $150.00 to the American Membership Dues: Joseph P. Butnik Acct. #08988 Cancer Society in memory of Diane “Chi-Chi” Daniel P. Barber Acct. #49588 Fred Cantu Acct. #56016 Van Lente. Brandon M. Barnes Acct. #55892 Michael L. Cichowicz Acct. #44584 Secretary-Treasurer Aloisio informed the David B. Bernstein Acct. #54678 James Cox Acct. #50733 Board that he had received a copy of the Valerie O. Golden Acct. #47934 Christopher Crisanti Acct. #52498 “Chicago Music Commission Report”. Richard Patterson Acct. #48879 Rudolph C. Drnek Acct. #22687 Vice-President Jares informed the Board Bobby C. Robinson Acct. #38309 John J. Dudczyk Acct. #22494 of the Illinois AFL-CIO meeting she attended John M. Vente Acct. #52020 Laurence B. Hobgood Acct. #54618 in Springfi eld, IL. Minutes of the meeting and MSC: to reimburse the following for expenses Fritz Hocking Acct. #49830 COPE endorsement redistricting were discussed. incurred at the TMA Conference, held in St. Jeffrey L. Hunter Acct. #55670 Vice-President Jares read a communication Louis, MO., on August 12–14, 2007: J. Kinsley James Acct. #50094 from Project Director Janice Borla of North Tom Mendel $422.16 John F. Kness Acct. #53957 Central College, thanking us for the ad we placed Secretary-Treasurer Aloisio read a thank Linda G. Loiben Acct. #50509 in their program book for Jazz Camp. you note from Ray Taylor, President of Local Frank P. Moran Acct. #19627 Vice-President Jares informed the Board 41, NABET-CWA (National Association of Robert E. Morgan Acct. #42958 of a communication from MPF Trustee John Broadcast Engineers and Technicians) for our Sandra M. Morgan Acct. #45550 Hall regarding the Lyric Opera Concert at assistance in the August 15th, 2007 rally at Doktu Rhute Muuzic Acct. #43047 Millennium Park. ABC-TV studio. David Onderdonk Acct. #46311 Vice-President Jares informed the Board of MSC: for good cause shown to make a Ann R. Palen Acct. #53868 the Lyric Opera Committee meetings President donation to member, Acct. #49859 from the John R. Paruolo Acct. #42670 Matts, Vice-President Jares and Board Member Musicians Relief Fund. Gentry T. Peterson Acct. #49688 Thorson attended. Discussion took place regarding the repair Serafi n Rivera Acct. #07542 Vice-President Jares informed the Board of status of the CFM bass violin. Richard F. Schalk Acct. #51141 the status of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Vice-President Jares informed the Board of Kathryn M. Siegel Acct. #53915 negotiations. legislative updates. Linda C. Slein Acct. #55992 Vice-President Jares discussed with the Board Vice-President Jares informed the Board of a Ronald I. Staley Acct. #54906 the Presidential Forum that took place at Soldier communication from DePaul University regard- Darryl C. Thompson Acct. #51891 Field. There were 17,500 people in attendance. ing courses being offered in labor leadership. Enrique Vilaseco Acct. #55692 Board reviewed the September, 2007 Vice-President Jares informed the Board that MSC: that the following band name be Intermezzo Proofs. she will be placing an article in the Intermezzo registered under list of members taking business Board adjourned and reassembled at ABC-TV regarding the ABC-TV issue. under names other than their own: studios from 12:30–1:30 P.M. to help with Vice-President Jares informed the Board of a “Chicago Jazz Express” the labor rally to support working families of Northlight Theatre contract she was working on w/ Jack F. Cohn Acct. #32992 NABET/CWA (National Association of Broad- for the production of “Ella.” “Deep Blue Big Band” w/ cast Engineers and Technicians/Communication Vice-President Jares informed the Board that Michael P. Stewart Acct. #55873 Workers of America). she received confi rmation that the Ron Hawking MSC: to grant resignation in good standing to show will be be extended until October 31. “La Rejouissance Brass the following as of June 30, 2007: President Matts informed the Board of a thank Quintet” w/ Michael P. Jeffrey S. Midkiff (relocated) Acct. #54647 you note from Chicago Federation of Labor Stewart Acct. #55873 MSC: to pay bills from General Funds President Dennis Gannon regarding CFM’s “Netaron” w/ Kenneth totaling: $6,400.66 assistance in the dedication of the Samuel Wojcik Acct. #44197 Meeting Adjourned 12:00 P.M. Gompers statue, which will take place on Respectfully submitted, “Netar” w/ Kenneth Labor Day. Spencer Aloisio Wojcik Acct. #44197 President Matts informed the Board of the Secretary-Treasurer issues discussed at the Theater Musicians Board reviewed and discussed the August 15, 2007 Association (TMA) conference he attended Comparative 1 month and 12 month Work in St. Louis, MO.

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President Matts informed the Board of the MSC: to reimburse the following for rehearsals and rehearsals occurring on dates other issues discussed at the International Conference expenses incurred at the TMA Conference, held than performances dates and in locations other of Symphony and Opera Musicians (ICSOM) in St. Louis, MO, on August 12–13, 2007: than the performance venue at the day rate. conference he attended in Minneapolis, MN. Gary Matts $540.93 MSC: to grant Handel’s Orlando Orches- MSC: to pay bills from General Funds MSC: to reimburse the following for ex- tra, permission to pay all evening rehearsals totaling: $17,182.46 penses incurred at the ICSOM Conference, held and rehearsals occurring on dates other than MSC: to pay salaries of ofﬁ cers and em- in Minneapolis, MN, on August 15–18, 2007: performances dates and in locations other than ployees in the gross amount of $21,643.33 per Rachel Goldstein $799.60 the performance venue at the day rate, provided Paychex summary sheets of August 20, 2007. Gary Matts $773.82 all orchestra members are informed. Meeting Adjourned 11:30 A.M. The Board was advised of a bequest to Vice-President Jares read a communication Respectfully submitted, Local 10-208 members from the Lester from Ross Beacraft, contractor for the “Chicago Spencer Aloisio Petrillo Memorial Fund totaling $100.00. Opera Theatre” Orchestra for the Production of Secretary-Treasurer Secretary-Treasurer Aloisio informed the A Flowering Tree by John Adams at the Harris August 21, 2007 Board of a thank you note from Member Theatre, requesting that they be allowed to pay Mike Accadia. all evening rehearsals and rehearsals occurring Minutes of the Board of Directors meeting Secretary-Treasurer Aloisio informed the on dates other than performances dates and in held on August 28, 2007. Board of the “Salute to Dennis Gannon” event. locations other than the performance venue at Meeting called to order at 10:10 A.M. by MSC: to donate $1,000.00 to the “Salute To the day rate. President Matts. Dennis Gannon” event to help defray the cost of MSC: to grant A Flowering Tree Orchestra, Present: President Matts, Vice-President Jar- the orchestra. permission to pay all evening rehearsals and es, Bauchens, Daniels, Knapp, Lizik, Murphy, Secretary-Treasurer Aloisio received a com- rehearsals occurring on dates other than per- Rolando, Thorson, Secretary-Treasurer Aloisio. munication from Larry Spivack, President of the formances dates and in locations other than the Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting Labor History Society regarding a 2007 Awards performance venue at the day rate, provided all August 21, 2007 approved as submitted. Dinner honoring Ella Flagg Young, First Woman orchestra members are informed. MSC: to pay the following death donations: President of the IEA and the NEA to be held at Vice-President Jares read a communication Death donation payable on behalf of the Double Tree Hotel, on November 2, 2007. from Ross Beacraft, contractor for the “Chicago deceased member, Angelo R. Costante, Acct. MSC: to purchase a ½ page ad for the 2007 Opera Theatre” Orchestra for the Production of #26654 on July 30, 2007, to be paid to Theresa Awards Dinner honoring Ella Flagg Young, First Don Giovanni at the Harris Theatre, requesting A. Costante in the amount of $1,000.00. Woman President of the IEA and the NEA at a that they be allowed to pay all evening rehears- Death donation payable on behalf of cost of $300.00. als and rehearsals occurring on dates other than deceased member, William J. Koncel, Acct. Discussion took place regarding the repair performances dates and in locations other than #05913 on April 28, 2007, to be paid to Marlene status of the CFM bass violin. the performance venue at the day rate. Koncel-Cortright in the amount of $500.00. MSC: to trade in the CFM bass violin and MSC: to grant Don Giovanni Orchestra, Death donation payable on behalf of purchase a bass at a total cost of $600.00 for our permission to pay all evening rehearsals and deceased member, Robert R. Wedyck, Acct. City Symphony. rehearsals occurring on dates other than per- #06719 on July 18, 2007, to be paid to John R. Discussion took place regarding ensembles formances dates and in locations other than the Robertson in the amount of $500.00. eligible to play at the “Café Brauer.” performance venue at the day rate, provided all MSC: to reinstate the following as of The issue has been forwarded to our attor- orchestra members are informed. August 28, 2007, upon receipt of payment of neys for their recommendation. President Matts informed the Board of a Membership Dues: Vice-President Jares informed the communication from John D. Smith of DeKalb, Michael A. Accadia Acct. #49859 Board of the upcoming schedule for the IL. regarding “Just Make It Happen” program Heather Boehm Acct. #56099 Goodman Theatre. to help promote music programs in underdevel- Richard Bytnar Acct. #56517 Vice-President Jares informed the Board of oped countries. Joanne J. Diebold Acct. #51755 legislative updates. School construction grants The Board reviewed payments from Dennis Baird W. Dodge Acct. #54671 were listed. DeYoung for supplemental use of his 2003 J. Michael Duff Acct. #54006 Vice-President Jares informed the Board of project. Greg A. Fishman Acct. #53683 a news release from the Chicago Department MSC: to pay bills from General Funds Clifford B. Howard Acct. #46313 of Cultural Affairs highlighting several CFM totaling: $30,112.62 Hoyt L. Jones Acct. #08086 groups that would be performing in September. Meeting Adjourned 11:30 A. M. Elden L. Keeler Acct. #37158 Vice-President Jares informed the Board that Respectfully submitted, Ryan R. Miller Acct. #54605 the Chicago Chamber Orchestra will begin its Spencer Aloisio William E. Shackelford Acct. #51539 56th season on Sunday, September 2, 2007. Secretary-Treasurer Board reviewed legal expense analysis Vice-President Jares read a communication August 28, 2007 through July 2007. from Ross Beacraft, contractor for the “Chicago MSC: to pay Asher, et al. $12,775.98 for Opera Theatre” Orchestra for the Production of July 2007 legal and professional services. Handel’s Orlando at the Harris Theatre, requesting that they be allowed to pay all evening

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A statue of Samuel Gompers, an inﬂ uential leader of the American labor movement and the ﬁ rst president of the American Federation of Labor, was unveiled Monday September 3rd in Gompers Park, Foster and Pulaski Avenues, Chicago. Musicians from the Chicago Federation of Musicians Local 10-208 participated in the celebration. Included were Leo Murphy on drums, Keith Baumann on banjo, President Gary Matts, Bill Overton on soprano saxophone and Rich Armandi on tuba.

Photo courtesy of Nick Kaleba.

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